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many of them praying for benedict who will enter a secludeed monies tear. >> i thank god. and that we have to pray for that. i think that their prayers will be granted and that's why he's stepping down. >> reporter: the 85-year-old pope gave his final blessing this morning at the vatican and he assured the crowd that he is not abandoning the church. moving forward where he does have the physical and mental strength to continue to lead. one parishioner obviously says that she understands and believes that's the right decision for the pope for the outgoing pope. and there is also talk about his successor as well this morning. a number of candidates including some from africa, one from canada and one from the u.s. and so the process moving forward is that 120 cardinals will begin to meet in secret in a conclave where they will begin to do that soon. no date has been set so far for that conclave to begin, but they are hoping to have the pope's next successor as i should say chosen before easter. we are live this morning in san francisco, alex savage, ktvu news. >>> a fire in s
many of them praying for benedict who will enter a secludeed monies tear. >> i thank god. and that we have to pray for that. i think that their prayers will be granted and that's why he's stepping down. >> reporter: the 85-year-old pope gave his final blessing this morning at the vatican and he assured the crowd that he is not abandoning the church. moving forward where he does have the physical and mental strength to continue to lead. one parishioner obviously says that she...
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. >> a new controversy is rocking the vatican in pope benedict's final days. the report. first published in the rome daily. la repubblica. details an investigation by three cardinals into a network of gay priests that were allegedly blackmailed by a group of male prostitutes. it also contains information on financial wrongdoing within the vatican. the paper then suggests that the pope was so shocked by these findings that he decided to resign. the vatican responded by saying that unverified and false news stories can cause serious damage. adding that the story is an attempt to use public opinion to influence the cardinal's decision in the upcoming election for the new pope. >> to date none of us have actually seen this secret report delivered by the three cardinals to benedict the 16th so it's impossible to say precisely what it contains. on the other hand the claim of this story that the cardinals looked in the possibility that there might be a network of gay clergy inside the vatican who are vulnerable to pressure. to me that passes the smell test. >> in the coming hour
. >> a new controversy is rocking the vatican in pope benedict's final days. the report. first published in the rome daily. la repubblica. details an investigation by three cardinals into a network of gay priests that were allegedly blackmailed by a group of male prostitutes. it also contains information on financial wrongdoing within the vatican. the paper then suggests that the pope was so shocked by these findings that he decided to resign. the vatican responded by saying that...
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pope benedict xvi announced he would resign february 28. that means the senior cardinals will have to meet to elect a new pope before the end of march. live pictures from the vatican. he will be the first pontiff to do this in 600 years emphasizing that caring out the duties of pope require strength in body, strength of mind, and he can no longer do it. amy has local reaction to the news and she will have more in the next hour. we will have new developments in the breaking news story and on our website at abc7news.com. >> more than 4,000 passengers and crew are stranded on a carnival cruise ship in the middle of the gulf of mexico. a fire in the engine room caused a power outage sending the ship adrift. this is the shift before the port in texas on thursday. a backup generator is providing limited electricity and a tugboat steams to the ship and it will be towed to the nearest port in mexico. >> report commissioned by joe petrino's family contradicts families of the investigation by penn state into the sex abuse scandal regarding sandusky.
pope benedict xvi announced he would resign february 28. that means the senior cardinals will have to meet to elect a new pope before the end of march. live pictures from the vatican. he will be the first pontiff to do this in 600 years emphasizing that caring out the duties of pope require strength in body, strength of mind, and he can no longer do it. amy has local reaction to the news and she will have more in the next hour. we will have new developments in the breaking news story and on our...
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. >>> pope benedict xvi delivers his final sunday blessing. what he had to say to thousands at st. peter square. >>> an historic day at the daytona 500. >>> complete bay area news coverage starts right now. this is ktvu channel 2 news at 5. >>> good evening. i'm ken wayne. >> and hello, everyone. i'm heather holmes. dozens of people are figuring out their next steps tonight after a fast-moving fire tore through their apartment building in san francisco. kara is live at the scene and tells us it was police officers who first spotted the smoke. >> reporter: that's right. the officers were headed to another call when they saw smoke coming from this apartment building. just a few hours ago, this entire intersection was shut down. right now you can see a red cross truck parked out front. volunteers are helping those displaced by the fire. some 40 people were forced to evacuate the five--story apartment building just before noon. >> cops screaming and banging on doors. we told them we were coming, and they're saying, no, now, now, now! we're trying to throw on clothes. i'm still scared.
. >>> pope benedict xvi delivers his final sunday blessing. what he had to say to thousands at st. peter square. >>> an historic day at the daytona 500. >>> complete bay area news coverage starts right now. this is ktvu channel 2 news at 5. >>> good evening. i'm ken wayne. >> and hello, everyone. i'm heather holmes. dozens of people are figuring out their next steps tonight after a fast-moving fire tore through their apartment building in san francisco....
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he said pope benedict's successor will have to have a balance between wisdom and energy. enough energy to take on the abilities and wisdom to lead the church. it's secretive, but he shared what he could with us. >> reporter: loaded to rome for the mission of a lifetime. >> apart from the most significant thing you could do, i can't imagine that i would have to do anything as important as this. >> cardinal donald world, departing from dull less international headed to italy. >> the preparation for something as important as this requires a great deal of silence and prayer. >> earlier in the day, he asked for god's blessing during a special mass at the national shrine. >> god bless benedict the xvi. >> as for pope benedict the xvi's surprise decision to step down -- >> there's some that say to me, you know, i'm tired today. so i really do believe that he decided for the good of the church, wouldn't it be better to have a younger person? >> he'll be one of 117 cardinals elect who enter the conclave to select a new pope. 11 of them are from the u.s. he doubts the new pontiff w
he said pope benedict's successor will have to have a balance between wisdom and energy. enough energy to take on the abilities and wisdom to lead the church. it's secretive, but he shared what he could with us. >> reporter: loaded to rome for the mission of a lifetime. >> apart from the most significant thing you could do, i can't imagine that i would have to do anything as important as this. >> cardinal donald world, departing from dull less international headed to italy....
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peter's square for pope benedict xvi's final sunday blessing. the vatican is slamming some media reports about why the pope chose to resign now. anne thompson outside vatican city with the latest. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, erica. a mixture of joy and intrigue here in vatican city. catholics and the curious jammed st. peter's square to hear pope benedict's final sunday blessing. the 100,000 people who attended on got not only a blessing but heard the pope shed light on why he resigned. he said that god called him to the mountain to live a life of more prayer and meditation. he wasn't going to abandon the church. the pontiff said god asked him to live this life with the same kind of dedication, but to do so in a way that was more appropriate to his age and strength. now, this very joyous event took place against a background of scandal. there are new headlines in britain this morning, three priests and a former priest, accused the scottish cardinal keith o'brien of inappropriate behavior going back some 30 years. they want cardinal
peter's square for pope benedict xvi's final sunday blessing. the vatican is slamming some media reports about why the pope chose to resign now. anne thompson outside vatican city with the latest. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, erica. a mixture of joy and intrigue here in vatican city. catholics and the curious jammed st. peter's square to hear pope benedict's final sunday blessing. the 100,000 people who attended on got not only a blessing but heard the pope shed light on why...
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benedict is the >>> breaking news. pope benedict xvi will resign at the end of the month. these are live pictures right now from the vatican. benedict is the first pontiff to step down in nearly 600 years. and kpix 5 reporter cate caugiran is at st. mary's cathedral in san francisco. good morning, cate. >> reporter: good morning to you, both. mass is being said here at st. mary's cathedral and parishioners we spoke to had mixed feelings about the pope's news this morning. now, benedict made the announcement that he will step down from his position as head of the catholic church effective at the end of the month. benedict says he is not strong enough to carry out his duties as pope. we spoke with parishioners who say with lent two days away, they wish that he could have held off this announcement. >> you know, it takes strength to go on, stay on. >> reporter: now, born joseph ratzinger, the german became pope in april 2005 when the cardinals selected him to succeed pope john paul ii. the cardinals hope to select the new successor by march. reporting live from san francisco,
benedict is the >>> breaking news. pope benedict xvi will resign at the end of the month. these are live pictures right now from the vatican. benedict is the first pontiff to step down in nearly 600 years. and kpix 5 reporter cate caugiran is at st. mary's cathedral in san francisco. good morning, cate. >> reporter: good morning to you, both. mass is being said here at st. mary's cathedral and parishioners we spoke to had mixed feelings about the pope's news this morning. now,...
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pope benedict xvi will resign at the end of the month. the 85-year-old announced the decision during a meeting of cardinals for health reasons. the resignation is the first for a living pope in 600 years. >> a $1 million reward is motivating phone tips to los angeles police as the dorner trail is cold. the last sign was a torched truck found in big bear but students head back to school. >> they are cleaning up in mississippi and alabama after 15 tornadoes yesterday. the biggest injured 63 people and damaged 300 homes in hattiesburg. >> www.godaddy.com is moving into their first silicon valley office to attract more high-tech talent with 40 locally fielded positions with dames on abc7news.com under "see it on tv." >> the grammys were handed out if los angeles last night with the big award going to "fun" for song of the year and mumford&sons taking album of the year. black keys and the producer took home the most awards with four. the exciting award show, the biggest of the season, the oscars, that is on february 24, at abc7, the only place
pope benedict xvi will resign at the end of the month. the 85-year-old announced the decision during a meeting of cardinals for health reasons. the resignation is the first for a living pope in 600 years. >> a $1 million reward is motivating phone tips to los angeles police as the dorner trail is cold. the last sign was a torched truck found in big bear but students head back to school. >> they are cleaning up in mississippi and alabama after 15 tornadoes yesterday. the biggest...
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we begin this sunday with the resignation of pope benedict xvi. the pontiff today delivered one of his last sunday blessings from the vatican. tens of thousands of people packed st. peter's square today to hear the departing pope. next sunday will be the last time the 85-year-old pontiff temperatures will the traditional blessing from his apartment window. the pope announced earlier this month he will retire on february 28th due to failing health. >>> this is a unique and historic moment in the church and bay area catholics are anxiously awaiting a decision on pope a's successor. allie rasmus continue ours coverage interest from st. mary's cathedral in san francisco. >> reporter: heather, right now you can see dozens of people still filing out of st. mary's cathedral in san francisco. necessity were part of a ceremony to welcome new members to the catholic faith, so the people that you seeer are in the process of converting to catholicism. can you see some of them taking a picture with the archbishop. today was the first sunday of lent and also th
we begin this sunday with the resignation of pope benedict xvi. the pontiff today delivered one of his last sunday blessings from the vatican. tens of thousands of people packed st. peter's square today to hear the departing pope. next sunday will be the last time the 85-year-old pontiff temperatures will the traditional blessing from his apartment window. the pope announced earlier this month he will retire on february 28th due to failing health. >>> this is a unique and historic...
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as molly line reports, today, the vatican blasted back at the reports. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi, praying with cardinals on the last day of lenten religious services. but outside the spiritual haven, a storm is brewing. the vatican is lashing out at the italian media for a string of what they call, quote, defamatory falsified reports. >> it is deplorable that as we draw closer to the time of the beginning of the conclave and the cardinal electors will be held in conscience and before god to freely indicate their choice, that there be a widespread distribution of often unverified, unverifiable, or completely false news stories. >> reporter: italian newspapers in recent days have suggested a secret dossier prepared by the pope, alleging a series of scandals involving sex, money and power, even suggesting a, quote, shadowy gay lobby in the vatican. there's speculation in the italian media the content of the dossier is what caused pope benedict to resign. >> this is not about suing and legal action right now. it's a call to truthfulness and authenticity of the journalists and profess
as molly line reports, today, the vatican blasted back at the reports. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi, praying with cardinals on the last day of lenten religious services. but outside the spiritual haven, a storm is brewing. the vatican is lashing out at the italian media for a string of what they call, quote, defamatory falsified reports. >> it is deplorable that as we draw closer to the time of the beginning of the conclave and the cardinal electors will be held in conscience and...
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. >>> now to vatican city where pope benedict thanks members of the vatican's central administration for their support before he leaves office. he spoke with a group of personnel, some privately, and then tomorrow, pope benedict will hold his last sunday blessing. here in ballet bhoash local parishioners held a mass in honor of the 85-year-old. >> reporter: a mass of thanksgiving. catholics say good-bye to pope benedict xvi. >> we want to pray for him. >> reporter: hundreds packed the pews for huh this historic service. it's the first time living pope has retired since 1415. >> it's a great act to step aside on behalf of the great needs of the church. it speak thoises great humanity and love of us. >> reporter: parishioners expressed their favoring opinions of the pope. >> he's put in major contributions while he was pope. >> we wanted to pray for him. we know he will spend the rest o his days in prayer for us. >> reporter: cardinals will choose a new pope in coming weeks. >> when i see that white smoke coming up, i want to say that yes, it will be an american. >> someone that will t
. >>> now to vatican city where pope benedict thanks members of the vatican's central administration for their support before he leaves office. he spoke with a group of personnel, some privately, and then tomorrow, pope benedict will hold his last sunday blessing. here in ballet bhoash local parishioners held a mass in honor of the 85-year-old. >> reporter: a mass of thanksgiving. catholics say good-bye to pope benedict xvi. >> we want to pray for him. >> reporter:...
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we know that that report was supposedly delivered to benedict xvi. but what the report says, no one knows for sure. but i think many people believe here that there is some element of truth to it, certainly with regard to the gay priest scandal. >> thank you very much. we appreciate your time. >>> let's get you up to speed on the day's headlines. this information is just in to cnn. las vegas police have identified a suspect in the fatal shooting on the las vegas strip. ammar harris still on the loose right now. an aspiring rapper, kenneth cherry, also known as kenny >>> europe's tallest active volcano, mount etna roared to life, erupting for the first time in a year. it spewed lava and gas lighting up italy's night sky. >>> a former member of the temptations is dead. otis damon harris joined the legendary group in the early '70s and changed his first name because the temptations already had an otis. he died. of prostate cancer. he was 62 years old. >>> a day before nascar's signature event, the daytona 500, a fiery crash at the daytona international s
we know that that report was supposedly delivered to benedict xvi. but what the report says, no one knows for sure. but i think many people believe here that there is some element of truth to it, certainly with regard to the gay priest scandal. >> thank you very much. we appreciate your time. >>> let's get you up to speed on the day's headlines. this information is just in to cnn. las vegas police have identified a suspect in the fatal shooting on the las vegas strip. ammar...
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benedict said his goodbyes by way of a gospel verse. luke 9:28. at this point in my life, the lord is calling me to climb the mountain, saying he'll still serve the church, but in a way better suited to his age and strength. this time next week, the campaign to choose benedict's successor will be well under way. but it's already clear it will be anything but politics as usual. >> this week, the vatican struggled to refute unattributed reports in the italian paper that a church sex and blackmail scandal is about to explode. today more voting cardinals were being pressured to bow out because they've been tainted by the sexual abuse scandal. among them, roger mahoney of los angeles and shaun brady of ireland, both of whom covered up for pedophile priests. today new allegations. four priests in scotland told a british newspaper he made unwanted sexual advances. the cardinal, known for his outspoken views on homosexuality denies the charges. >> when you have a transition, you get tons of rumors and whispers. most of them are not true. >> reporter: toda
benedict said his goodbyes by way of a gospel verse. luke 9:28. at this point in my life, the lord is calling me to climb the mountain, saying he'll still serve the church, but in a way better suited to his age and strength. this time next week, the campaign to choose benedict's successor will be well under way. but it's already clear it will be anything but politics as usual. >> this week, the vatican struggled to refute unattributed reports in the italian paper that a church sex and...
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. >>> pope benedict xvi is scheduled tomorrow to give his final prayer. today he came out to spray with the cardinals. meantime the italian media the reporting that the pope's resignation is based on the latest allegations. the vatican today slammed the media for what it calls defamatory falsified reports. >>> in los angeles, cardinal roger mahoney was unflappable as he answered questions under oath today. he was deposed for nearly 3-1/2 hours about his handling of clergy sex abuse cases during his time as los angeles arch bishop. church documents have suggested that mahoney knew priests were sexually abusing children but went out of his way to shield arrest. >>> today french president said france is engaged in the final phase of the fight against militants who are believed to be hiding in a mountainous area. troops from neighboring african nations are scheduled to move in. >>> take a look at this blaze in a fireworks warehouse in china. firefighters say the fire started in a candle company on the third floor of the building then spread down to the ground
. >>> pope benedict xvi is scheduled tomorrow to give his final prayer. today he came out to spray with the cardinals. meantime the italian media the reporting that the pope's resignation is based on the latest allegations. the vatican today slammed the media for what it calls defamatory falsified reports. >>> in los angeles, cardinal roger mahoney was unflappable as he answered questions under oath today. he was deposed for nearly 3-1/2 hours about his handling of clergy sex...
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pope benedict held his final sunday blessing this morning. he will only have one scheduled appearance before he retires on thursday. this all comes as the italian media now reporting a whirlwind of controversy surrounding his historic resignation. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi praying with cardinals. outside that spiritual haven a storm is brewing. the vatican is lashing out at the italian media for a string of what they call quote defamatory false reports. >> it is deplorable as we draw closer to the time of the beginning of the conclave and the cardinal electors will be held in conscious and before god to freely indicate their choice that there be a wide spread distribution of often unverifiable or completely false news stories. >> reporter: italian newspapers have suggested a secret dossier prepared by the pope and three cardinals. the report lists a series of scandals involving sex, money, and power. and suggesting a shadowy gay lobby. the content of the dossier is what caused pope benedict to resign. >> this is not about suing and legal
pope benedict held his final sunday blessing this morning. he will only have one scheduled appearance before he retires on thursday. this all comes as the italian media now reporting a whirlwind of controversy surrounding his historic resignation. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi praying with cardinals. outside that spiritual haven a storm is brewing. the vatican is lashing out at the italian media for a string of what they call quote defamatory false reports. >> it is deplorable as...
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but while the pope may be ste . >>> president obama delivered his last sunday bless -- pope benedict xvi delivered his last sunday blessing. from have itcon city with detail -- vatican city with details. >> reporter: he assured the 100,000 people in st. peters square he wasn't abandoning the church. he said he would continue to suv but in a way more suitable to my age and strength. pope benedict xvi goes into what he call as new life for prayer and meditation. >> in the name -- >> reporter: they claimed he encaged in inappropriate contact with him years ago. the scandals didn't worry her. >> it is in god's hands. >> reporter: he sympathized. >> how much control does the pope have over someone's actions. it is hard to hold a person responsible. >> reporter: the warm reception energized energized the pope who thanked god for the sunshine instead of the predicted rain. >> reporter: there is plenty of security. snipers are in position over looking the square and plane clothes policeman in the crowds. he will leave on thursday to spend the first two months of retirement. >> reporter: the
but while the pope may be ste . >>> president obama delivered his last sunday bless -- pope benedict xvi delivered his last sunday blessing. from have itcon city with detail -- vatican city with details. >> reporter: he assured the 100,000 people in st. peters square he wasn't abandoning the church. he said he would continue to suv but in a way more suitable to my age and strength. pope benedict xvi goes into what he call as new life for prayer and meditation. >> in the...
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. >>> in news of the world, at the vatican, pope benedict xvi presided over ash wednesday services. this is expected to be his final public mass before he retires at the end of the month. he was given a standing ovation. the pope asked for their prayers. on the south pacific island of guam, a 21-year-old man went on a rampage killing three people and injurying 11 others. police say he crashinged a car into a building at a resort. then he got out, and began stabbing people. most of the victims were japanese tourists. >>> in the netherlands, this is one of the biggest time of the year for the floral auction. buyers are making bids on a variety of flowers. the auction sells 100 million roses, 100 million tulips, and more than 100 million different types of flowers just in time for valentine's day. >>> valentine's day is tomorrow. we'll explain why it's not just sweethearts who will be getting the sweets. >> the dance craze turning a bay area man and his grandmother into internet sensations. >> high temperatures, i'll show you when rain will return in your complete bay area forecast. th
. >>> in news of the world, at the vatican, pope benedict xvi presided over ash wednesday services. this is expected to be his final public mass before he retires at the end of the month. he was given a standing ovation. the pope asked for their prayers. on the south pacific island of guam, a 21-year-old man went on a rampage killing three people and injurying 11 others. police say he crashinged a car into a building at a resort. then he got out, and began stabbing people. most of the...
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. >>> cardinals are beginning to arrive at the vatican to choose a successor to pope benedict. and tonight, a cbs reporter shows us, there are new hints of scandal clouded of pope's final days. >> in a final address today, benedict thanked church officials for helping him bear the weight. the italian media has been riddled with alleged scandals, including the existence of a gay lobby of homosexual priests within the church high . the latest stories are centered on an investigation by three cardinals into the scandal that resulted in the conviction of the pope's butler for stealing secret documents. today, the vatican issued a blast of defusion of news that is often unverified, unverifyable and false, with serious damage to people and institutions. the main concern seems to be the effect the news could have on the cardinals when they enter the conclave to choose the next pope. scottland's cardinal summed it up this way. >> knowing the person who might choose will be assuming increasi heavy responsibilities, not just for the roman catholic church, but for itself. >> benedict rema
. >>> cardinals are beginning to arrive at the vatican to choose a successor to pope benedict. and tonight, a cbs reporter shows us, there are new hints of scandal clouded of pope's final days. >> in a final address today, benedict thanked church officials for helping him bear the weight. the italian media has been riddled with alleged scandals, including the existence of a gay lobby of homosexual priests within the church high . the latest stories are centered on an...
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stay with abc7 for continuing coverage of the resignation of pope benedict xvi. you can fine the latest information at abc7news.com and we will tweet immediate updates on twitter at abc7 news bay area. >> waking up, again, dry and clear this morning but we want to look at the whole week to see if there is needed rain in the forecast. mike? >> we need some rain. need some snow. do not have it in the forecast. sorry to start off that way this morning but it means an easy week of commuting weather-wise. here is a look at live doppler 7 hd, you can see everything is very quiet, with no radar runs and very dry air. temperatures from the mid-30's inland to the upper 30's to mid-40's around the bay right now. almost as cool as it was yesterday. temperatures will be in the mid-to-upper 50's at the coast and upper 50's to mid-60's away the pay and low-to-mid 60's with total sunshine inland. >> sue? >> a look at the east shore freeway as you move westbound out of richmond through the berkeley area through emeryville and the macarthur maze it is light as you make your way t
stay with abc7 for continuing coverage of the resignation of pope benedict xvi. you can fine the latest information at abc7news.com and we will tweet immediate updates on twitter at abc7 news bay area. >> waking up, again, dry and clear this morning but we want to look at the whole week to see if there is needed rain in the forecast. mike? >> we need some rain. need some snow. do not have it in the forecast. sorry to start off that way this morning but it means an easy week of...
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. >>> and pope benedict xvi prepares to step down. there he is addressing the hundreds if not thousands gathered to see him. i am richard jordan. >> i am angie goff. it's sunday, february 24th, 2013, and we will have more from the vatican. first, we want to get over to your weather. >> let's go to meteorologist, chuck bell, and he has the forecast. >> good morning to both of you, and good morning, everybody, winter is here. you said it was going to be sunny today, and it is, you have to wait a couple hours for the sunshine. right now temperatures in the 30s and 40s, so not terribly cold, but there's light sprinkles down to the south along i-95 down to the south and a few sprinkles across frederick, maryland, as well. on your way out the door this morning a couple sprinkles and showers but that won't last long and we will have sunshine by lunchtime. >>> a double homicide overnight. police were called before 2:00 this morning to a report of shots fired off new hampshire avenue. officers found two men dead in a driveway. no word on their
. >>> and pope benedict xvi prepares to step down. there he is addressing the hundreds if not thousands gathered to see him. i am richard jordan. >> i am angie goff. it's sunday, february 24th, 2013, and we will have more from the vatican. first, we want to get over to your weather. >> let's go to meteorologist, chuck bell, and he has the forecast. >> good morning to both of you, and good morning, everybody, winter is here. you said it was going to be sunny today, and...
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we know that that report was supposedly delivered to benedict xvi. but what the report says, no one knows for sure. but i think many people believe here that there is some element of truth to it, certainly with regard to the gay priest scandal. >> thank you very much. we appreciate your time. >>> let's get you up to speed on the day's headlines. this information is just in to cnn. las vegas police have identified a suspect in the fatal shooten on the las vegas ship. ammar harris still on the loose right now. an aspiring rapper, kenneth cherry, also known as kenny clutch, was shot dead as she drove in his maserati on thursday. >>> europe's tallest active volcano, mount etna roared to life, erupting for the first time in a year. it spewed lava and gas lighting up italy's night sky. >>> a former member of the temptations is dead. otis damon harris joined the legendary group in the early '70s and changed his first name because the temptations already a had an otis. he died. he was 62 years old. >>> a day before nascar's signature event, the daytona 500,
we know that that report was supposedly delivered to benedict xvi. but what the report says, no one knows for sure. but i think many people believe here that there is some element of truth to it, certainly with regard to the gay priest scandal. >> thank you very much. we appreciate your time. >>> let's get you up to speed on the day's headlines. this information is just in to cnn. las vegas police have identified a suspect in the fatal shooten on the las vegas ship. ammar harris...
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in his last sunday service today pope benedict reassured roman catholics that will continue to serve god when he enters retirement on thursday. but as that transition gets under way, allen pizzey reports a new vatican scandal has emerged. >> benedict used his final sunday blessing to assure the estimated 100,000 people in st. peter's square that he wasn't abandoning the church. the 85-year-old pope said we would continue to serve but in a way more suitable to my age and my strengths. the crises that sapped his strength continue to swirl even as benedict goes into what he calls a new life of prayer and meditation. >> in the name of the father. >> three priests of the former cleric have claimed that cardinal keith o'brien of scotland engage in the inappropriate contact with them 30 years ago. their charges were sent to the 1r59 can a week before the prepare resigned. the myriad scandals in the church didn't worry elizabeth warbl of st. paul minnesota. >> it's in god's hands. the holy spirit has been with the church for 2,000 years, i don't think it will crumbable in a year. >> kenneth
in his last sunday service today pope benedict reassured roman catholics that will continue to serve god when he enters retirement on thursday. but as that transition gets under way, allen pizzey reports a new vatican scandal has emerged. >> benedict used his final sunday blessing to assure the estimated 100,000 people in st. peter's square that he wasn't abandoning the church. the 85-year-old pope said we would continue to serve but in a way more suitable to my age and my strengths. the...
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everyone we spoke to today agreed the next pope should be someone more progressive than benedict. >> i think that it's good that he decided to resign if he feels he's aging enough that he can't be in control of the church and decisions. perhaps it's time to put someone in significantly younger and has more of a heart beat on what would matter moving forward. >> the next leader is expected to be in place in a couple of weeks. >>> hundreds of people gathered today to mark a time in u.s. history they hope will ner be repeated. the annual day of remembrance marked the signing of the executive order which led to the internment of japanese men women and children in the world war ii. >> this day is meaningful to me because it marks, i think, the act of a great nation. a great nation i think recognizes when it has fallen short of its ideals. that's what the united states did. >> several of today's speakers also testified 25 years ago before the commission on wartime relations in favor of the civil liberties act of 1988. that law signed by president ronald reagan provided compensation for sur
everyone we spoke to today agreed the next pope should be someone more progressive than benedict. >> i think that it's good that he decided to resign if he feels he's aging enough that he can't be in control of the church and decisions. perhaps it's time to put someone in significantly younger and has more of a heart beat on what would matter moving forward. >> the next leader is expected to be in place in a couple of weeks. >>> hundreds of people gathered today to mark a...
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people around the world cheering pope benedict for a final blessing. he offered it before he steps down. in the next hour we'll take a look at his legacy and choices to succeed him. >> you may have heard everything about the oscar pistorius trial. a new twist, shocking charges oscar's brother is now facing. >>> and next in "sunday house call," a new warning about common tests and treatments that you may not need when we go to the doctor. the doctors are in to fill us in on what we may not need to do. i gave birth to my daughter on may 18th, five days later, i had a massive heart attack. bayer aspirin was the first thing the emts gave me. now, i'm on a bayer aspirin regimen. [ male announcer ] be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen. [ woman ] learn from my story. ♪ i don't wanna be right [ record scratch ] what?! it's not bad for you. it just tastes that way. [ female announcer ] honey nut cheerios cereal -- heart-healthy, whole grain oats. you can't go wrong loving it. heart-healthy, whole grain oats. we replaced people wi
people around the world cheering pope benedict for a final blessing. he offered it before he steps down. in the next hour we'll take a look at his legacy and choices to succeed him. >> you may have heard everything about the oscar pistorius trial. a new twist, shocking charges oscar's brother is now facing. >>> and next in "sunday house call," a new warning about common tests and treatments that you may not need when we go to the doctor. the doctors are in to fill us in...
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but pope benedict kept it strictly business as usual. even though he will appear in that window just one more time, before he makes way for someone else. >> the crowd was here for benedict today and it matters probably more to him than to him. >> reporter: even before this pope has fully said his goodbyes, behind the scenes rne choosing his successor. a process that has always followed strict rules and is full of intrigue. this weekend the vatican floated a trial balloon, perhaps the cardinals won't wait the usual 15 days to start the election. but from some quarters, strong objections. that only the pope can change church law. and for benedict to do so now might look like he's meddling. his retirement has already shaken the process up. and make sure your retirement is golden. "saturday night live" parodied that idea. one more change this time around -- twitter. several cardinals do it. but they won't be allowed to once inside the conclave. wouldn't want a tweet to scoop the white smoke. david? >> david, our thanks to you. >>> back here
but pope benedict kept it strictly business as usual. even though he will appear in that window just one more time, before he makes way for someone else. >> the crowd was here for benedict today and it matters probably more to him than to him. >> reporter: even before this pope has fully said his goodbyes, behind the scenes rne choosing his successor. a process that has always followed strict rules and is full of intrigue. this weekend the vatican floated a trial balloon, perhaps...
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neither john paul ii nor benedict were managers by nature. >> reporter: benedict's failures made public in documents leaked by his butler last year, laying out the betrayals and infighting of the vatican bureaucracy. obscuring the 30pope's message. how much of that can be blamed on the curia. >> i think most of i, quite frankly. >> reporter: george weigel says that leaves the next pope with a crucial task. >> he has to find someone who can clean house and who can make the curia an instrument of what we call the new evangelization, not an pediment tool. >> one of the those with a vote for pope is cardinal roger mahony. former archbishop of los angeles and scheduled this week as part of a sexual abuse lawsuit. he's facing a deposition about the ax cue sayses to protect accused priests and to protect the church. beare moved as archbishop in l.a. he still remains a card until in the church and that qualifies him to cast a vote. critics are calling on mahony to recuse himself of voting. >>> the man who became known around the world is the blade runner during the olympics has put his running
neither john paul ii nor benedict were managers by nature. >> reporter: benedict's failures made public in documents leaked by his butler last year, laying out the betrayals and infighting of the vatican bureaucracy. obscuring the 30pope's message. how much of that can be blamed on the curia. >> i think most of i, quite frankly. >> reporter: george weigel says that leaves the next pope with a crucial task. >> he has to find someone who can clean house and who can make...
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the vatican says pope benedict will not take part in choosing the successor. he appointed most of the cardinals would will choose the next pope with the largest bloc coming from europe. in the bay area many who gather for mass last night prayed for the pope. some students hope the next pontiff opens a dialogue on issues such as married priests and same-sex marriage. >> i believe in a lot of the traditions and stands we have in the church but we need to move forward. >> i don't know about women priests but more respect and authority and power for the women in the church, the laywomen and the nuns and sisters. >> the pope resigns february 28 and the vatican hopes to have a new pope by easter, a month later. >> the white house confirms that president obama will talk about north korea's latest nuclear test in the state of the union address. right new, the united states security council is holding a closed session, emergency meeting, to discuss what actions to take next. early this morning, north korea announced they had successfully test add minute too nuclear dev
the vatican says pope benedict will not take part in choosing the successor. he appointed most of the cardinals would will choose the next pope with the largest bloc coming from europe. in the bay area many who gather for mass last night prayed for the pope. some students hope the next pontiff opens a dialogue on issues such as married priests and same-sex marriage. >> i believe in a lot of the traditions and stands we have in the church but we need to move forward. >> i don't know...
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peters square today to say good-bye to pope benedict. he told the crowd that by retiring he was not abandoning the church, but, rather, that god had called him to a life of more prayer and meditation. the crowd, in turn, in song and with signs and in many different languages said thank you to the 85-year-old pontiff. as that was happening, there were new charges. there were charges being brought against a scottish cardinal, one of the men that will vote for the new pope, three priests and one young priest accused him of inappropriate behavior. lester. >> ann thompson in rome tonight. thank you. >>> that's "nbc nightly news" for this sunday. i'll see you short loy dateline. brian williams will er
peters square today to say good-bye to pope benedict. he told the crowd that by retiring he was not abandoning the church, but, rather, that god had called him to a life of more prayer and meditation. the crowd, in turn, in song and with signs and in many different languages said thank you to the 85-year-old pontiff. as that was happening, there were new charges. there were charges being brought against a scottish cardinal, one of the men that will vote for the new pope, three priests and one...
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. >> reporter: catholics jammed to hear the final blessing of pope benedict. the 100,000 people on hand got the blessing and heard the hope give more reasons. he told the crowd that god told thime live a life of more prayer and medication. the 85-year-old pontiff said god asked him to live his life with the same dedication but in a way more appropriate for his age and strength. >> gratitude, expression and prayer. >> very happy to hear that he is not going away from this and that he is going to be in prayer. i was moved to hear those words from him. >> i was very grateful y. have seen the pope before. now i am grateful to see the pope for the last time for now. >> reporter: this very joyous event played out against background of news scandal. headlines about priests accusing scottish cardinals of inappropriate behavior going back some 30 years. those priests and the former priests want cardinal o'brien to resign immediately before he comes here to vote for the new pope. a papal spokesperson says the pope will be informed about the matter and the vatican will i
. >> reporter: catholics jammed to hear the final blessing of pope benedict. the 100,000 people on hand got the blessing and heard the hope give more reasons. he told the crowd that god told thime live a life of more prayer and medication. the 85-year-old pontiff said god asked him to live his life with the same dedication but in a way more appropriate for his age and strength. >> gratitude, expression and prayer. >> very happy to hear that he is not going away from this and...
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the crises that sapped his strength continue to swirl even as benedict goes into what he called a new life of prayer and meditation. three priests and a former cleric have claimed that cardinal keith o'brien in scottland engauged in inappropriate contact with them 30 years ago. their charges were sent to the vatican a week before the pope resigned. the myriad scandals in the church didn't worry elizabeth walsh of st. paul minnesota. >> it's if god's hands. the holly spirit has been with the church for 2,000 years. i don't think it is all going to crumbable in a year. >> kenneth sympathized with benedict. >> when it comes down to it the question really is how much control does the pope have over someone's action. >> you're not holding him responsible for all of that. >> it's hard to hold a person responsible for when you have so many priests around the world. >> reporter: the warm reception seemed to energize the pope who thanked god for sunshine anyone stead of the predicted rain. what you don't see much evidence of here is security. but there's plenty of it. snipers are reportedly in
the crises that sapped his strength continue to swirl even as benedict goes into what he called a new life of prayer and meditation. three priests and a former cleric have claimed that cardinal keith o'brien in scottland engauged in inappropriate contact with them 30 years ago. their charges were sent to the vatican a week before the pope resigned. the myriad scandals in the church didn't worry elizabeth walsh of st. paul minnesota. >> it's if god's hands. the holly spirit has been with...
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pope benedict xvi announcing he's stepping down. we'll have live reports on this one coming up. >> b.a.r.t. finding a new way to crackdown on bad behavior. why some people could soon be without a ride. >>> let's take you live over san francisco before the sun comes up. we'll give you a nice look of the city by the bay. christina loren telling us get ready for a nice monday to help jump-start the week. we'll be back. >> reporter: a surprise announcement for many catholics in the bay area. news that the pope will be resigning. i'm bob redell. we'll have the latest coming up. >>> a record reward being offered in the hunt for former l.a. county police officer accused of three murders. marla tellez will have the latest on the manhunt coming up. >> give your heater a break later today. it's a cold start. we're headed toward the 60s. by the end of the week, the 70s. we'll give you the latest on this winter warmup. >>> this just in. a gate on the middle of highway 101. we'll talk about the north bay commute and what you have to watch for. >
pope benedict xvi announcing he's stepping down. we'll have live reports on this one coming up. >> b.a.r.t. finding a new way to crackdown on bad behavior. why some people could soon be without a ride. >>> let's take you live over san francisco before the sun comes up. we'll give you a nice look of the city by the bay. christina loren telling us get ready for a nice monday to help jump-start the week. we'll be back. >> reporter: a surprise announcement for many catholics in...
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peter's square for pope benedict's final sunday blessing. part pep rally. part prayer service. just being in the crowd of 1,000 was a learning experience for these american students. >> that the faith has no national boundaries and political interests. >> reporter: the object of their affection and gratitude, the 85-year-old pontiff. he told the crowd he is not abandoning the church but answering god's call to more prayer and meditation, more appropriate for his age and strength. yet even in this joyful square, the scandals that marked his papacy were on the minds of some. >> i think he has done an admirable job in admitting the failures of his fellow bishop and priests, but also in desiring to clean up what he knows is a very awful mess. >> reporter: the vatican is denying unsubstantiated reports of scandal and blackmail inside its walls. outside you charges of clergy sex abuse ensnares some of the cardinals who will elect the next pope. saturday, cardinal roger mahoney answered lawyers' questions for almost four hours about an abusive priest under his management in los angele
peter's square for pope benedict's final sunday blessing. part pep rally. part prayer service. just being in the crowd of 1,000 was a learning experience for these american students. >> that the faith has no national boundaries and political interests. >> reporter: the object of their affection and gratitude, the 85-year-old pontiff. he told the crowd he is not abandoning the church but answering god's call to more prayer and meditation, more appropriate for his age and strength....
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why church leaders are upset with news >>> in just a matter of hours, pope benedict xvi is stepping down on thursday. meanwhile, vatican suggest that the pope is resigning over documents leaked last year. the pope says he's not strong enough. washington cardinal leaves tomorrow to be part of the conclave to be part of the new pope. >>> the obama administration is jumping into the legal battle over same-sex marriage at the supreme court. in a brief filed with the court, the administration says the defensive marriage act is unconstitutional because it violates equal protection. justices will hear arguments in a challenge to that law and california's proposition 8 next month. >>> still to come tonight, why football star manti te'o has waited so long to speak about the hoax involving his supposed girlfriend. his first news conference since the story broke. >>> and sunday could deliver >>> a media blitz today to hear from manti te'o. he says he's over the embarrassment about the online girlfriend hoax and is ready to focus on football. today he spoke at the nfl combine. in january he said tha
why church leaders are upset with news >>> in just a matter of hours, pope benedict xvi is stepping down on thursday. meanwhile, vatican suggest that the pope is resigning over documents leaked last year. the pope says he's not strong enough. washington cardinal leaves tomorrow to be part of the conclave to be part of the new pope. >>> the obama administration is jumping into the legal battle over same-sex marriage at the supreme court. in a brief filed with the court, the...
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pope benedict has just three days left in office and today in one of his last acts before retiring he changed the church rules so that the election of his successor can begin sooner. whoever that successor is allen pizzey tells us he will be inheriting a church in turmoil. >> reporter: the pope seems increasingly at peace as he says his last good-byes. but he leaves behind the vatican beset by troubles for the next pope and those who will choose him. today, britain's most senior cleric scottish cardinal keith o'brien, officially resigned and then took the unprecedented step of opting out of the conclave after he was accused of inappropriate contact with three priests dating back 30 years. o'brien disputes the accusation bus said he didn't want to be the focus of media attention in rome. the news came as the pope accepted a report into what is likely to be his successor's greatest burden. an internal investigation into power struggles and corruptions within the vatican hierarchy. the pope ordered the investigation after his butler was found to have stolen papers off his desk. john thav
pope benedict has just three days left in office and today in one of his last acts before retiring he changed the church rules so that the election of his successor can begin sooner. whoever that successor is allen pizzey tells us he will be inheriting a church in turmoil. >> reporter: the pope seems increasingly at peace as he says his last good-byes. but he leaves behind the vatican beset by troubles for the next pope and those who will choose him. today, britain's most senior cleric...
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the crises that sapped his strength continue to swirl even as benedict goes into what he called a new life of prayer and meditation. three priests and a former cleric have claimed that cardinal keith o'brien in scottland engauged in inappropriate contact with them 30 years ago. their charges were sent to the vatican a week before the pope resigned. the myriad scandals in the church didn't worry elizabeth walsh of st. paul, minnesota. >> it's if god's hands. the holly spirit has been with the church for 2,000 years. i don't think it is all going to crumbable in a year. >> kenneth sympathized with benedict. >> when it comes down to it the question really is how much control does the pope have over someone's action. >> you're not holding him responsible for all of that. >> it's hard to hold a person responsible for when you have so many priests around the world. >> reporter: the warm reception seemed to energize the pope who thanked god for sunshine anyone stead of the predicted rain. what you don't see much evidence of here is security. but there's plenty of it. snipers are reportedly i
the crises that sapped his strength continue to swirl even as benedict goes into what he called a new life of prayer and meditation. three priests and a former cleric have claimed that cardinal keith o'brien in scottland engauged in inappropriate contact with them 30 years ago. their charges were sent to the vatican a week before the pope resigned. the myriad scandals in the church didn't worry elizabeth walsh of st. paul, minnesota. >> it's if god's hands. the holly spirit has been with...
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. >> from the vatican this morning, the cardinal shakeup days before pope benedict's resignation. >> but, first, the high-tech solution promising to replace all the cards in your wallet. should you worry about privacy? >> today on "katie," i am taking viewers to face my biggest demon: clutter has been a problem and i know it is for a lot of other people so we are bringing in the experts to she us what is junk and what is worth keeping. worth keeping. that is later today it seems our angels have been busy bubuilding a new, stronger so it holds up better, kind of angel soft®. it's now built with two softshield™ layers. when wet, new angel soft® is one, two, three times stronger than the leading value brand. well done, angels! stronger, holds up better... all wrapped up in a value you love. ®. new angel soft®. w stronger than ever. [ telephone rings ] hello. [ man ] jen, there are a lot of beauty brands that want you to represent them. really, who? no. they add too much fragrance. no, they make you wear pink. arare you kidding? no. nah. [ telephone rings ] no. not my style. no. [
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the vatican announced the current pope benedict will be called emeritus after he steps down. >> despite tensions between the united states and north korea former nba star rodman arrived this morning. he is in the communist country with several globetrotters and a crew from a magazine planning to run a basketball camp for kids and play pickup games with the locals. it is for new tv show. the state department says it was not contacted about the trip. >> and our meteorologist, mike nicco in. >> a lot of sunshine. could not pass up this beautiful picture off the bay this morning, with warm spring-like temperatures. there is a small drawback: tree pollen will be out control. well find out when the next thing rain comes in and washes that out in the seven-day outlook. >> plus action new study on the power of sleep. how not getting enough can actually change your genes. >> first lady reveals the real source of president obama's gray hair and what she is telling robin roberts about life in the white house. >> daly city, dublin, los gatos and all bay area, this is abc7 news. >> a startling new r
the vatican announced the current pope benedict will be called emeritus after he steps down. >> despite tensions between the united states and north korea former nba star rodman arrived this morning. he is in the communist country with several globetrotters and a crew from a magazine planning to run a basketball camp for kids and play pickup games with the locals. it is for new tv show. the state department says it was not contacted about the trip. >> and our meteorologist, mike...
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catholics say goodbye to pope benedict the 16th. >> we know that he's given everything to us, now we want to pray for him. >> hundreds packed with pews for this historic service. it's the first time a living pope has retired since 1415. >> it's an act of great humility to step aside in view of the great needs of the church. it also speaks to his great humanity and his loss -- his love for all of us. >> he wasn't that anxious to become pope when they made him pope. he's put in a major contribution. >> we know he will spend the rest of his days in prayer for us. >> cap was also pray for cardinals for the new pope. >> i guess i would like to say, yes, it's going to be an american. smith. >> somebody very charismatic. >> and that was adam may reporting. pope benedict is the first pontiff in 600 years to retire from his post. >> in this morning's news, the second exhibition game versus the blue jays. a great opener against the minnesota twins yesterday. 2-2 at the bottom of the seventh. jonathan shute steps up and makes contact bringing in a run. in a tight at three apiece. this omron by
catholics say goodbye to pope benedict the 16th. >> we know that he's given everything to us, now we want to pray for him. >> hundreds packed with pews for this historic service. it's the first time a living pope has retired since 1415. >> it's an act of great humility to step aside in view of the great needs of the church. it also speaks to his great humanity and his loss -- his love for all of us. >> he wasn't that anxious to become pope when they made him pope. he's...
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the vatican is firing back at italian media reports on why pope benedict has decided to resign. they're reporting his resignation happened the very same day the pope received a bombshell. an explosive 300-page vatican report about gay sex scandals and financial core runs. want to bring in professor vince from emory university. the vatican says it's gossip designed to influence the pope. when you heard this, what was your reaction? >> yeah, it's really hard to say, right, without confirmation of these allegations. it's difficult to know. but, you know, the confluence of the resignation with these accusations is going to raise a lot of eyebrows. >> why would the vatican come out and respond to something that they are -- you know, is just rumors? this is larepublica? why would they respond to something they think are rumors? it appears they're giving credence if you respond. >> it's hard to say, right? the good press/bad press. bad press can be truly bad press. but without confirmation, we have to stick what the pope himself said, he's resigning because he's elderly and feels he ca
the vatican is firing back at italian media reports on why pope benedict has decided to resign. they're reporting his resignation happened the very same day the pope received a bombshell. an explosive 300-page vatican report about gay sex scandals and financial core runs. want to bring in professor vince from emory university. the vatican says it's gossip designed to influence the pope. when you heard this, what was your reaction? >> yeah, it's really hard to say, right, without...